An order of women religious has been recognized for extraordinary efforts to bring Jesus Christ to those suffering the ravages of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Little did I know that when Sr. Monica Jaciuk came from Argentina in 2003 to minister in our Order of St. Basil the Great province in Philadelphia, she would become a close friend and partner in many of our projects.
Catholic Extension has announced seven finalists for its 2023-2024 Lumen Christi Award, and two of those named told OSV News they're both surprised and encouraged.